Raven Knight didn’t repeat her earlier question, which Sam guessed was due to her elation at finally being free of her erstwhile prison. Although he could see the curiosity etched in her expression, and he knew that he’d soon have to think up a lie she’d accept to keep her from learning about Triple-A.
Meanwhile, Sam could also hear the loud hissing of dozens of snakes close behind him. And, as he gazed into Raven Knight’s face and saw the glint in her eyes morph from relief to unease, Sam knew they were about to have company.
“Hold on!” Raven Knight yelled.
Her fingers tightened around Sam’s hands—and then they were falling.